Grasshoppers
Here at Framwellgate Moor Primary we offer an inclusive approach to children with
SEN. We endeavour for all children to be included in all aspects of school life where they
are safe and comfortable to participate.
Sometimes, some children require provision significantly different to our mainstream
classroom provision and so we have developed our Grasshopper Provision which is a
specially created area of school with access to additional breakout spaces – both outdoors
and indoors. The children who access this provision often have a bespoke curriculum
specific to their needs and it is not age specific. It is highly adaptable and flexible both in
terms of physical space, and activities on offer, and children have specifically devised
Personalised Learning Plans linked to their EHCPs.
The Grasshopper Provision has its own sensory room, specific sensory resources and a very
high level of adult support (typically 1:2) so that children can be supported to work towards
their outcomes and make good progress. We also offer bespoke activities and trips for this
group such as trips to the Farm, Sensory Café and weekly swimming sessions. Children are
also supported on a 1:1 basis to access lessons alongside their chronological peers where
this is appropriate.
Children in our Grasshopper Provision are typically assessed using BSquared
Jungle Bus!
A fun time had by all in Grasshoppers on the Jungle Bus this week.
Sping term in gasshoppers
This half term Grasshoppers have had a big focus on being independent and looking at skills that are going to help us as we get older. We have shown great resilience in all areas. We have independently removed coats and jumpers, taken our shoes on and off, brushed our hair and teeth and cleaned up after ourselves including washing dishes.
In maths the past few weeks we have been learning about money and to support this learning we had a very successful trip to the shops in Framwellgate Moor. All the children were very safe while walking to the shop as well as having lovely manners. They picked some lovely books and resources for our classroom as well as a treat for ourselves.
World Autism Awareness day
Wednesday 2nd April was World Autism Awareness day, to acknowledge this day and it's meaning Grasshoppers completed a blue scavenger hunt. The colour blue represents calmness and acceptance, and is associated with Autism. We all had a fun time and managed to find a lot of blue items within our classroom.
World Book day 2025
Some of the Grasshoppers have had a great morning at Trinity School and Sports College, where they competed in teams and played Boccia and New Age Curling. They showed great resilience, skills and team work. A few games were won by them and they were great supporters for others. Mrs Moss even got a chance to have a go competing in the teachers team.
International Language day
"Bonjour" Grasshoppers really enjoyed International Language day, we listened and danced to French songs and learnt how to say a few phrases We also baked croissants and made our own pain au chocolate, they were delicious.
Beach Day
This week we have had some exciting events, we started on Tuesday with our summer day. It may have been raining but that didn't stop us bring the summer inside. We paddled in the pool, built sandcastles and enjoyed an ice cream.
Career Day
Then on Wednesday career day, we went and explored the gritter. We sat inside and watched as the plough moved. This was very exciting.
Colour run
Grasshoppers had a wonderful time doing the colour run!
Grasshopper's had an amazing time at Tynemouth Aquarium where they got to see some interesting sea life. They enjoyed watching the wonderful coloured fish and scary sharks swim all around them in the water tunnel as well as exploring in the rock pool encounter where they got to touch a starfish. The seals kept us all entertained at their show, splashing and waving at us. One favourite part was watching and feeding the River Giants from the Amazonian River, we could not believe the size of them.
Grasshoppers had an exciting morning with Tin Arts, they danced to music and explored the Gruffalo story through movement. They then enjoyed some relaxing, stretching and yoga to end our session.
Grasshoppers had an amazing time at Durham Trinity Sports School and College, they learnt new skills and worked well in a team to play Boccia and New Aged Curling against other schools.
We have been learning all about poppies and Remembrance Day, we have enjoyed creating a poppy with biscuits & watching videos to support our learning.
We had so much on our visit to Hall Hill Farm on Tuesday 25th April
